another law that's taking effect is texting law. this new law says that anybody who is texting while driving is totally fine and legal as long as they're not using their hands. so some phones have these voice actvated systems that allow you to voice text. that's going to be okay under the new law. this is a bit controversial because there aren't any studies that say this is any safer than the hands -- >> you still need the finger to hit the voice. >> but. >> reporter: the cop sees you do that you're done. if you are just talking, you're fine. there's also a homeowners bill of rights law that prevents banks from dual tracking which is foreclosing on a house while at the same time refinancing the house. this can be confusing. that's prohibited. and finally, a law aimed directly at the controversial westboro baptist church, it will now be a crime to picket within 300 feet of a funeral one hour before, during the funeral and one hour after. >> that is only in california? >> only in california. >> you think that will stop them? >> they s